Adaeze’s Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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Preparation info
  • One

    9 inch pie
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
It's a Sweet World: Recipes from Around the Globe at Bea’s Bakery

By Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri

Published 2025

  • About

Talking of personal favorites, this heirloom pie featured throughout Adaeze’s childhood in the South where it has been enjoyed for generations. A classic of the Southern states, its creamy texture is similar to pumpkin pie, but it’s not so distinctively flavored with spices that it can only be eaten at Thanksgiving.

Easy to make ahead of time and perfect for a family dinner, especially in the fall, the pie is a delicious centerpiece for the table that relies on a few simple ingredie